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This study demonstrates the use of techniques associated to a newly-developed fractal statistics in the analysis of roughness hazards by countries as this induces a consequent ruggedness in the vulnerability of the different Asian countries. Results revealed that the roughness correlation between hazards and vulnerability is Rλ = 0.9996, that is, around 99.96%. This finding implies that hazards induce a considerable roughness in the vulnerability of various Asian countries. Specifically, countries that are more expose to hazards are also the countries that are vulnerable. These countries are more vulnerable to natural hazards because they possess fewer resources and mechanisms to alleviate the impacts.